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Post by ihutch1 on Mar 14, 2020 1:51:41 GMT
Just received a nice package from Hungary. Several new messers and swords by Landsknecht Emporium. The new additions include: 1. Gustav with antler handle and sheath. 2. Customized Adorian with clip point, antler handle, and sheath. 3. Falke with sheath. 4. Dürer longsword with customized cross-guard. Below is my LE collection to date. L-R: Ballock dagger, Custom messer, New Gustav, Falke, Adorian, Landsknecht Sabel, Old Gustav, Dürer, Bauernwehr 
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Post by pellius on Mar 14, 2020 3:35:04 GMT
Messers are among my very favorite sword types.
You have a very nice collection there.
Congrats, and thanks for sharing.
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Post by stormmaster on Mar 14, 2020 4:00:20 GMT
nice collection of messers!
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Post by leviathansteak on Mar 14, 2020 5:38:44 GMT
Love landsknecht emporium. Own 2 of their pieces myself.
I stalk LE's posts online and recognize some of their custom pieces in your collection. Very nice!
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Post by ThomasW on Mar 14, 2020 13:58:36 GMT
A very fine collection! Love the antler handles especially!
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Post by ihutch1 on Mar 14, 2020 15:45:55 GMT
Thanks guys. I have messers from other makers which surpass these in level of decoration and finish, but for handling and cutting performance, nothing tops the Landsknecht Emporium examples.
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Post by ThomasW on Mar 15, 2020 14:40:07 GMT
Thanks guys. I have messers from other makers which surpass these in level of decoration and finish, but for handling and cutting performance, nothing tops the Landsknecht Emporium examples. I would love to see those! And some more picutures of the antler handle Gustav please, if you don't mind. I was normally never into messers before, but these gave me some messer-fever. |
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Post by Jussi Ekholm on Mar 16, 2020 17:49:44 GMT
Very nice collection, I am digging the leftmost large custom messer.
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Post by ihutch1 on Mar 17, 2020 9:15:58 GMT
Thanks guys. I have messers from other makers which surpass these in level of decoration and finish, but for handling and cutting performance, nothing tops the Landsknecht Emporium examples. I would love to see those! And some more picutures of the antler handle Gustav please, if you don't mind. I was normally never into messers before, but these gave me some messer-fever. Sure thing, I have some recent pics on my laptop, will post them as soon as I get home. Very nice collection, I am digging the leftmost large custom messer. Thanks, it is based on an example sold at Fricker of which very thorough measurements were made. The guys at LE created an exacting replica, it's less than 3 grams off the original weight and nearly identical in measured dimensions.
This is the original below:
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Post by mrbadexample on Mar 17, 2020 16:09:58 GMT
What is the name of the single hander in the middle of the picture?
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Mar 17, 2020 17:25:12 GMT
3 grams might be the added loss from pitting...wow great swords!
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Post by ihutch1 on Mar 18, 2020 1:30:34 GMT
Thanks guys. I have messers from other makers which surpass these in level of decoration and finish, but for handling and cutting performance, nothing tops the Landsknecht Emporium examples. I would love to see those! And some more picutures of the antler handle Gustav please, if you don't mind. I was normally never into messers before, but these gave me some messer-fever. Here are my Pavel Moc and Nielo messers next to the LE ones. The Pavel Moc is based on an orginal, but the stats and dimensions are quite different. The Nielo is based on one of the Rothenburg messers and appears to be a quite true replica based on available data. It is in the middle of a grip re-wrap. These are both nice, but the LE really shines when it comes to handling and cutting. The LE guys really understand blade geometry and balance. The Pavel Moc and Original: The Nielo and Original: 3 grams might be the added loss from pitting...wow great swords! Thanks, that's a good point too! I had not considered it. What is the name of the single hander in the middle of the picture? That is their 'Adorian' but with a clipped point instead of the regular slant angle, and with antler grips instead of wood.
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Post by leviathansteak on Mar 18, 2020 9:20:06 GMT
I was considering getting the pavel moc one. How is the blade geometry and stiffness on that one? Is the handling and balance good?
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Post by ThomasW on Mar 18, 2020 10:01:29 GMT
I would love to see those! And some more picutures of the antler handle Gustav please, if you don't mind. I was normally never into messers before, but these gave me some messer-fever. Here are my Pavel Moc and Nielo messers next to the LE ones. The Pavel Moc is based on an orginal, but the stats and dimensions are quite different. The Nielo is based on one of the Rothenburg messers and appears to be a quite true replica based on available data. It is in the middle of a grip re-wrap. These are both nice, but the LE really shines when it comes to handling and cutting. The LE guys really understand blade geometry and balance. 3 grams might be the added loss from pitting...wow great swords! Thanks, that's a good point too! I had not considered it. What is the name of the single hander in the middle of the picture? That is their 'Adorian' but with a clipped point instead of the regular slant angle, and with antler grips instead of wood.
Thanks! They look great! Love the brass/bronze finials on the Pavel Moc one. |
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Post by ihutch1 on Mar 19, 2020 2:13:15 GMT
I was considering getting the pavel moc one. How is the blade geometry and stiffness on that one? Is the handling and balance good? It cuts fine after some 3rd party sharpening. It came with very spotty sharpening. Balance is also pretty good. Blade is not as stiff as the longer LE blades because it is narrower and less thick. The original was also narrow, but had substantially thicker blade spine near the guard. It's definitely still a nice sword for the price. I would recommend it for sure, its a good value. Just wish the stock material was thicker to give appropriate spine thickness. |
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Post by leviathansteak on Mar 31, 2020 7:14:11 GMT
I was considering getting the pavel moc one. How is the blade geometry and stiffness on that one? Is the handling and balance good? It cuts fine after some 3rd party sharpening. It came with very spotty sharpening. Balance is also pretty good. Blade is not as stiff as the longer LE blades because it is narrower and less thick. The original was also narrow, but had substantially thicker blade spine near the guard. It's definitely still a nice sword for the price. I would recommend it for sure, its a good value. Just wish the stock material was thicker to give appropriate spine thickness. just put in my order for a pavel moc kriegsmesser. Can't wait to get my hands on it. Hope it's good! |
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Post by Dandelion on May 14, 2020 15:58:00 GMT
Hello, please help - i need some tranquilizing feedback! My crazy man just bought a sword from this company on Etsy, its called "Ahren Kriegsmesser", with a scabbard, and it was 1400 Euro! We had a serious discussion, because i find that thing crazy ugly - please someone tell me its at least worth the money from the craftmanship point of view! AAARGH! Attachments:
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Post by ThomasW on May 14, 2020 16:39:59 GMT
I don't know the baseprice of their Ahren kreigsmesser, but the Falke type that looks close to it is already 900 so with scabbard and byknives that seems correct. They are very good in what they do, and seem to be historically correct (not an expert myself on these).
Seems like a good purchase in my opinion.
This seems to be a review of the blade you bought:
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Post by Dandelion on May 14, 2020 17:06:51 GMT
Meh... i would have bought somthing more ornate or beautiful for that amount of money.
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Post by MOK on May 14, 2020 18:38:42 GMT
Oh, you know you'll love it once you get your hands on it.  |
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